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- Pincher Creek RCMP complaint summary April 14 to 22, 2014
- Fort McMurray teacher’s assistant facing child exploitation charges
- Wetaskiwin RCMP continue to search for man on warrant
- EPS detectives charge man for parking lot death
- Teenager charged with uttering threats at Hunting Hills High School
- EPS Hate Crime Detail investigating swastika incident
- Robbery at Stoney First Nation Gas Bar
- Theft from vehicles in Fort Macleod
- Armed robbery at Leduc liquor store
- Home invasion in Leduc
- Missing Fort Vermilion canoeist located
- Serious multiple vehicle collision in Grande Prairie
- Problem property in Calgary shuttered
- Undetermined death investigation in Calgary (update)
Pincher Creek RCMP complaint summary April 14 to 22, 2014
Break and Enter (residential) - 1
Mischief - 4
Theft Under $5000 - 3
Impaired Driving - 1
MV Collisions - 3
Liquor Offences - 5
Suspicious occurrences (general) - 2
Assistance to General Public (general) - 2
Assistance to other agencies - 5
False Alarms - 3
Animal Calls - 1
Municipal Bylaws - 1
Prisoners Held - 5
Fort McMurray teacher’s assistant facing child exploitation charges
A Fort McMurray Public School District a teacher’s assistant has been arrested and charged with a range of child exploitation offences following an Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) investigation.
Russell Hancock, 35, was arrested on April 18th by ALERT’s Northern Alberta Child Exploitation (ICE) team with the assistance of Wood Buffalo Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU) and Wood Buffalo RCMP detachment members.
Break and Enter (residential) - 1
Mischief - 4
Theft Under $5000 - 3
Impaired Driving - 1
MV Collisions - 3
Liquor Offences - 5
Suspicious occurrences (general) - 2
Assistance to General Public (general) - 2
Assistance to other agencies - 5
False Alarms - 3
Animal Calls - 1
Municipal Bylaws - 1
Prisoners Held - 5
Fort McMurray teacher’s assistant facing child exploitation charges
A Fort McMurray Public School District a teacher’s assistant has been arrested and charged with a range of child exploitation offences following an Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) investigation.
Russell Hancock, 35, was arrested on April 18th by ALERT’s Northern Alberta Child Exploitation (ICE) team with the assistance of Wood Buffalo Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU) and Wood Buffalo RCMP detachment members.
Hancock was a teacher’s assistant in Fort McMurray and is alleged to have committed multiple sexual offences against two Fort McMurray students within the past 10 months. Investigators do not believe the offences occurred at the school or in his direct role as teacher's assistant.
Hancock is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear in Edmonton provincial court on April 28th for the following charges:
- Making child pornography;
- Make available child pornography;
- Distributing child pornography;
- Sexual interference;
- Invitation to sexual touching (x 3);
- Sexual exploitation (x 2);
- Sexual assault.
Wetaskiwin RCMP continue to search for man on warrant
The Wetaskiwin RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in locating a man who is wanted on an outstanding warrant.
In September 2013, an arrest warrant was issued for James MARTIN, currently 28 years old, in relation to Sexual Interference and Sexual Assault. He has ties to Wetaskiwin, AB and Devon, AB but does not have a fixed address. MARTIN is originally from the United States.
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| Wanted: James Martin |
He is described as:
Police believe that MARTIN is aware of his wanted status but continues to evade police. If anyone has information regarding the whereabouts of James MARTIN, they are asked to contact the Wetaskiwin RCMP at 780-312-7267 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Alternatively, James MARTIN can also turn himself into the nearest RCMP or Police Detachment to clear up his outstanding matter.
EPS detectives charge man for parking lot death
Edmonton Police Service Homicide Section detectives have charged a man in connection with a fatal altercation in a west-end parking lot on April 21.
- Caucasian male
- 5’7”
- thin build, with broad shoulders
- short reddish/brown hair
- tattoos including:Half sleeve on upper right arm, the names “Riley” and “Angel” on the right or left forearm
Police believe that MARTIN is aware of his wanted status but continues to evade police. If anyone has information regarding the whereabouts of James MARTIN, they are asked to contact the Wetaskiwin RCMP at 780-312-7267 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Alternatively, James MARTIN can also turn himself into the nearest RCMP or Police Detachment to clear up his outstanding matter.
EPS detectives charge man for parking lot death
Edmonton Police Service Homicide Section detectives have charged a man in connection with a fatal altercation in a west-end parking lot on April 21.
EPS officers responded to an alleged altercation in the area of 160 Street and Stony Plain Road at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2014. One male sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on scene by attending EMS members. The other male fled and was apprehended by police a short distance away. Police interviewed the 28-year-old male as well as several witnesses who were in the area at the time of the incident. The incident did not appear to be random.
The Medical Examiner conducted the deceased's autopsy on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 22, 2014. The death was determined to be homicide, and the cause of death was blood loss due to a stab wound. The identity of the victim will be released once next of kin are notified.
Joshua Allen Letendre, 28, has been charged with second degree murder. The accused is expected to appear in court on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.
Teenager charged with uttering threats at Hunting Hills High School
A 17 year old male has been charged in relation to a threat that was made last week at the Hunting Hills High School in Red Deer.
The young offender has been charged with:
Uttering Threats, Section 264.1 (1) of the Criminal Code
Mischief Not Exceeding $5000, Section 430 (4) of the Criminal Code
The identity of this male will not be disclosed under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. He will make his first court appearance on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Alberta Provincial Court in Red Deer.
EPS Hate Crime Detail investigating swastika incident
The Edmonton Police Service Hate Crime Detail is investigating an incident involving a burning swastika that occurred in the early-morning hours Monday in southwest Edmonton.
Southwest Division patrol members responded to an area just south of the Anthony Henday on a hillside by the Rabbit Hill Road intersection, after receiving a call from the Edmonton Fire Rescue just after midnight, April 21, 2014.
Upon arrival, patrol members found a large swastika, approximately 10 feet wide by 10 feet tall, that was attached to a 15-foot high wooden post. Firefighters had already successfully extinguished the burning sign, prior to the arrival of EPS members.
The EPS Hate Crime Detail has since taken over the investigation.
Anyone who has information about this incident is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.
Robbery at Stoney First Nation Gas Bar
During the early morning hours of 2014.04.26 Cochrane RCMP were notified of an intrusion alarm at the Chinki Gas Bar situated on the Stoney First Nation had been activated. Police While enroute, were informed by Morley Security Personnel a masked male had been observed inside the gas bar, the male immediately exited the gas bar and sped away in a newer Ford truck , grey or silver in color. Immediate patrols by Police failed to locate the male suspect or vehicle. Police are seeking the assistance of the public in identifying the vehicle or suspect responsible for this occurrence. Anyone with information is asked to contact Cochrane RCMP at (403) 851-8000 or Crime Stoppers.
Life jackets are proven to extend your life expectancy in cold water drastically, as you can continue to float once your muscles no longer work, which takes only minutes in such cold temperatures.
Serious multiple vehicle collision in Grande Prairie
On the morning of April 22, 2014 at approximately 8:45 a.m. Grande Prairie RCMP, along with other emergency responders attended the scene of a serious collision on the Highway 43 by-pass between 102nd Street and 100th Street. Initial reports are that a westbound vehicle collided with two other westbound vehicles before crossing the eastbound lanes and coming to rest on a grassy area that runs parallel to 117th Avenue.
Three occupants from one of the vehicles struck, which included two children and the driver from the vehicle that is believed to have collided with the other vehicles were taken to a local area hospital for treatment. It is believed that some of the injuries are serious.
A RCMP Collision Analyst was called to assist with the investigation. As a result, the Highway 43 by-pass between 100th Street and 102nd Street was closed in both directions to allow for a thorough investigation to be completed. The roadway has since been reo-opened.
RCMP have no updates on the condition of any of the injured and the collision is still under investigation.
The Medical Examiner conducted the deceased's autopsy on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 22, 2014. The death was determined to be homicide, and the cause of death was blood loss due to a stab wound. The identity of the victim will be released once next of kin are notified.
Joshua Allen Letendre, 28, has been charged with second degree murder. The accused is expected to appear in court on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.
A 17 year old male has been charged in relation to a threat that was made last week at the Hunting Hills High School in Red Deer.
The young offender has been charged with:
Uttering Threats, Section 264.1 (1) of the Criminal Code
Mischief Not Exceeding $5000, Section 430 (4) of the Criminal Code
The identity of this male will not be disclosed under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. He will make his first court appearance on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Alberta Provincial Court in Red Deer.
EPS Hate Crime Detail investigating swastika incident
The Edmonton Police Service Hate Crime Detail is investigating an incident involving a burning swastika that occurred in the early-morning hours Monday in southwest Edmonton.
Southwest Division patrol members responded to an area just south of the Anthony Henday on a hillside by the Rabbit Hill Road intersection, after receiving a call from the Edmonton Fire Rescue just after midnight, April 21, 2014.
Upon arrival, patrol members found a large swastika, approximately 10 feet wide by 10 feet tall, that was attached to a 15-foot high wooden post. Firefighters had already successfully extinguished the burning sign, prior to the arrival of EPS members.
The EPS Hate Crime Detail has since taken over the investigation.
Anyone who has information about this incident is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.
Robbery at Stoney First Nation Gas Bar
During the early morning hours of 2014.04.26 Cochrane RCMP were notified of an intrusion alarm at the Chinki Gas Bar situated on the Stoney First Nation had been activated. Police While enroute, were informed by Morley Security Personnel a masked male had been observed inside the gas bar, the male immediately exited the gas bar and sped away in a newer Ford truck , grey or silver in color. Immediate patrols by Police failed to locate the male suspect or vehicle. Police are seeking the assistance of the public in identifying the vehicle or suspect responsible for this occurrence. Anyone with information is asked to contact Cochrane RCMP at (403) 851-8000 or Crime Stoppers.
Theft from vehicles in Fort Macleod
On April 21, 2014 the Fort Macleod RCMP received numerous complaints of vehicles being rummaged through. The vehicles were located within several blocks of 20th Street and 6th Ave. The Fort Macleod RCMP would like to remind you to always keep your car doors locked at all times.
The RCMP is investigating these incidents as thefts and is seeking public assistance in identifying any suspects. Anyone that may have witnessed this incident or who has any information to provide are asked to contact the Fort Macleod RCMP at 403 553-7200 or call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-8477 (TIPS).
On April 21, 2014 the Fort Macleod RCMP received numerous complaints of vehicles being rummaged through. The vehicles were located within several blocks of 20th Street and 6th Ave. The Fort Macleod RCMP would like to remind you to always keep your car doors locked at all times.
The RCMP is investigating these incidents as thefts and is seeking public assistance in identifying any suspects. Anyone that may have witnessed this incident or who has any information to provide are asked to contact the Fort Macleod RCMP at 403 553-7200 or call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-8477 (TIPS).
Armed robbery at Leduc liquor store
On April 16th, 2013 at 9:30 p.m., Leduc RCMP responded to an armed robbery at the Real Canadian Liquor Store, located at 3915 50th Street, Leduc. Two males entered the store with their faces covered and ordered the staff to open the safe. Employees complied, and the males made off with an undisclosed amount of cash. They are believed to have fled the area heading southeast. Suspect one is described as wearing a black hoody with white writing down the left arm, with black pants and black shoes, he was also seen wearing white gloves. Suspect two was seen wearing a navy blue Edmonton Oilers boody, greyish cargo pants and dark gloves. If anyone has information they are asked to contact the Leduc RCMP.
If anyone has information they are asked to contact Cst. Simpson of the Leduc RCMP.
If anyone has information they are asked to contact Cst. Simpson of the Leduc RCMP.
Home invasion in Leduc
On Wednesday, April 16th, 2014 at 11:55 p.m., Leduc RCMP responded to a home invasion at 4233 39th Avenue. Four suspects forced entry into the residence through the front and rear doors. A male victim was assaulted inside the residence. The suspects fled the scene in a two tone silver four door Chevrolet truck. The victim remains in hospital. Police do not believe this was a random attack.
If anyone has information they are asked to contact Cst. McFarlane Leduc RCMP.
Missing Fort Vermilion canoeist located
On April 16, 2014 at approximately 11:45pm Fort Vermilion RCMP, along with Fort Vermilion and La Crete Fire Departments responded to a complaint of an overdue male travelling in a canoe on the partially frozen Bear Creek. The 18 year old male had departed in a canoe up the river at approximately 7:00pm and was supposed to travel approximately 5 miles down the river and get picked up by his grandfather at the Bear Creek Bridge on Highway 88 Southbound. It was estimated the trip should have taken approximately 3 hours in good conditions, but the river was partially frozen, it was dark out, and the water had a lot of debris from the winter. The 18 Year old Male was not dressed for the weather nor prepared for any emergency.
At approximately 2:00 am two small boats operated by the Fire Department Search and Rescue started from each end of the river to search for the missing male. The male was located just before 3:00am unharmed.
Fort Vermilion RCMP would like to thank the Fort Vermilion and La Crete Fire Departments for all their assistance in this matter.
RCMP would also like to remind the public to take precautions when planning any water based activities. Never go out on the water in negative degree weather or when the weather is poor. Pre-plan your route, know how long the travel should take, and what the obstacles might be. Have a back-up plan if something was to go wrong and a way to make contact, such as satellite phone, as cell phone signal is not always existent. Always dress appropriately for the weather, and wear a lifejacket.
If anyone has information they are asked to contact Cst. McFarlane Leduc RCMP.
Missing Fort Vermilion canoeist located
On April 16, 2014 at approximately 11:45pm Fort Vermilion RCMP, along with Fort Vermilion and La Crete Fire Departments responded to a complaint of an overdue male travelling in a canoe on the partially frozen Bear Creek. The 18 year old male had departed in a canoe up the river at approximately 7:00pm and was supposed to travel approximately 5 miles down the river and get picked up by his grandfather at the Bear Creek Bridge on Highway 88 Southbound. It was estimated the trip should have taken approximately 3 hours in good conditions, but the river was partially frozen, it was dark out, and the water had a lot of debris from the winter. The 18 Year old Male was not dressed for the weather nor prepared for any emergency.
At approximately 2:00 am two small boats operated by the Fire Department Search and Rescue started from each end of the river to search for the missing male. The male was located just before 3:00am unharmed.
Fort Vermilion RCMP would like to thank the Fort Vermilion and La Crete Fire Departments for all their assistance in this matter.
RCMP would also like to remind the public to take precautions when planning any water based activities. Never go out on the water in negative degree weather or when the weather is poor. Pre-plan your route, know how long the travel should take, and what the obstacles might be. Have a back-up plan if something was to go wrong and a way to make contact, such as satellite phone, as cell phone signal is not always existent. Always dress appropriately for the weather, and wear a lifejacket.
Life jackets are proven to extend your life expectancy in cold water drastically, as you can continue to float once your muscles no longer work, which takes only minutes in such cold temperatures.
On the morning of April 22, 2014 at approximately 8:45 a.m. Grande Prairie RCMP, along with other emergency responders attended the scene of a serious collision on the Highway 43 by-pass between 102nd Street and 100th Street. Initial reports are that a westbound vehicle collided with two other westbound vehicles before crossing the eastbound lanes and coming to rest on a grassy area that runs parallel to 117th Avenue.
Three occupants from one of the vehicles struck, which included two children and the driver from the vehicle that is believed to have collided with the other vehicles were taken to a local area hospital for treatment. It is believed that some of the injuries are serious.
A RCMP Collision Analyst was called to assist with the investigation. As a result, the Highway 43 by-pass between 100th Street and 102nd Street was closed in both directions to allow for a thorough investigation to be completed. The roadway has since been reo-opened.
RCMP have no updates on the condition of any of the injured and the collision is still under investigation.
A Forest Lawn residence that for years has plagued the neighbourhood with drug activity, has been vacated thanks to an Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) investigation.
On the morning of April 22, ALERT’s Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) team vacated the Calgary residence located in the 2000-block of 41 Street SE. The home is an up-and-down duplex and SCAN changed the locks and boarded up the windows and doors of the home.
The investigation into the Forest Lawn home began in September 2012 after police responded to the residence over a dozen times for various disturbances. Investigators witnessed behaviour consistent with drug trafficking and prostitution and made an application for a Community Safety Order to effectively close the home.
A Community Safer Order, which falls under the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act, is part of provincial legislation that empowers residents to take back their neighbourhoods. The order grants investigators the authority to close the home for a period of 90 days, during which time the tenant is barred from entering or occupying the property. The 90-day closure has been proven effective in breaking the cycle of problem behavior.
SCAN investigators use civil legislation to target problem properties around the province used for illegal purposes such as prostitution, drug use and trafficking, and gang activity. SCAN conducts investigations into residences and commercial properties in both urban and rural areas. Since April 2013, SCAN has received more than 430 complaints about problem properties province-wide.
Albertans who suspect illegal activity is occurring at a property in their neighbourhood can contact SCAN online at www.alert-ab.ca/scan or toll-free at 1-866-960-SCAN (7226). All complaints are confidential. Residents are reminded never to investigate suspected problem properties on their own.
Update April 23: Investigators have determined that the death of a man found in Glenmore park, Calgary last night is not suspicious. The person who was taken in for questioning has been released. As it is not a criminal matter, no further information will be released at this time.
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